Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d)

RELX; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their software engineering team, focusing on modernizing application stacks for flagship products. The role involves mentoring junior engineers, complex software design, and ensuring adherence to development best practices in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Numerous wellbeing initiatives

Shared parental leave

Sabbaticals

Study assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience required.
• Expertise in development languages including Java/J2EE, JavaScript, C/C++, HTML.
• Strong research skills and knowledge in industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Interface with technical personnel to finalize requirements.
• Write and review specifications for development of complex system components.
• Mentor entry-level software engineers.

Skills

Software Development

Data Manipulation Language

Agile Methodology

Waterfall Methodology

Data Modeling

Education

BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Java

C#/.Net

JavaScript

SQL

AWS

Job description

Are you ready for the next step in your engineering career?

Would you enjoy working on our cutting-edge products?

About our Team
We are strengthening our software engineering team to modernise our existing application stack, powering one of LexisNexis IP’s flagship products, PatentSight+. This team keeps the current monolithic stack running while shifting current features into a new, serverless stack by refactoring existing code or adding new features as microservices. This is an opportunity to lead a team that works on modern, cloud native infrastructure and become an essential part of building the new architecture.

We expect this team to work across multiple technologies around a core including:

• React
• JavaScript
• C#/.Net
• SQL
• AWS (such as Serverless, AppSync, CDK)
• GraphQL

About the Role

This position performs complex research, design, and software development assignments within a software functional area or product line, and provides direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the development of cross-functional software products. This position performs software design — typically across multiple systems; mentors more-junior members of the team; and talks to users/customers and translates their requests into solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.

• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.

• Complete complex bug fixes.

• Work closely with other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.

• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.

• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.

• Resolve complex technical issues as necessary.

• Train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.

• Keep abreast of new technology developments.

• Design and work with complex data models.

• Mentor less-senior software developers on development methodologies and optimization techniques.

• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience

• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required

• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.

• Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles.

• Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems.

• Expertise in development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net.

• Strong research skills and strong knowledge in industry best practices in development.

• Knowledge in using and developing applicable tool sets.

• Ability to interface competently with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.

• Ability to work well with internal and external technology resources.

• Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.

• Ability to complete complex bug fixes.

• Good oral and written communications skills.

Work in a way that works for you:
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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